offering subscription-based online careers information, advice and guidance to schools across the UK. Some careers advisory services also go out into the community by running seminars and workshops. Methods and tools Careers advisory services adopt many different techniques and tools to assist their clients. They include such things as: diagnostic tests and questionnaires; personality assessments; CV writing workshops; mock interviews;'career drivers' questionnaires and visionboards. An established career coaching technique used by many careers advisers is a combination of the GROW model and the 'solution-focused' methodology. Standards In the UK, careers advisory services must adhere to British Guidance Council Quality Standards by meeting criteria consisting of several detailed competencies. The performance of staff within these services is also keenly observed by these standards. Further standards and guidelines concentrate on quality of informational material, such as books, manuals and commercial PDFs, as well as learning and delivery outcomes. Ireland People in the Republic of Ireland can find careers advisory services through organisations such as the FAS-Irish National Training and Employment Authority. In Northern Ireland, careers guidance services are delivered by the Northern Ireland Careers Service and Educational Guidance Service for Adults. See also Careers advisor Career management Career counseling References External links National Careers Service FAS-Irish National Training and Employment Authority Careers Service Northern Ireland Educational Guidance Service for Adults Workplace learning and career progression guide Careers Advice For School and University Students Free Careers Advice for Kids using UK Government career guidance datasets and YouTube videos Career Advisory Service in Delhi (CareerPath) Download handbook for professional courses Career Advice Educational Blog Careers Advice for Parents Admission Guide Career and technical education Career advice services